Delta Community Credit Union · 12 hours ago
VP Information Security & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDelta Community Credit Union is committed to excellence and has earned the trust of its employees and community. The Vice President of Information Security, serving as the Chief Information Security Officer, is responsible for the organization’s information and data security, defining and executing the information security strategy, and ensuring regulatory alignment.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the Credit Union strategy regarding information security and data security
Responsible for identifying strategic initiatives and providing oversight of these implementations in order to grow and maintain a strong security posture across the organization
Manage regulatory relationships and ensure audit readiness with regulators and independent assessors
Oversee the Credit Union's information and data security policy framework and related governance
Responsible for managing risk through a shared vision with business leaders by consulting with and providing expert advice to senior management and their organizations in the development, implementation, and administration of information security and privacy policies, procedures, infrastructure and controls
Define and monitor security risk metrics, dashboards, and board-level reporting to evaluate the operating effectiveness of key controls related to information security
Develop and implement information security awareness training throughout the organization
Lead incident response investigations of any actual or potential information security violations and manage escalation of security events
Perform and maintain continual risk assessments related to information security
Review upcoming changes in Credit Unions systems, procedures, and controls for impact on the enterprise information security posture
Continue professional development through training and participation in professional organizations
Strengthen and lead the Vendor Risk Management (VRM) and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs
Take initiative in identification of information security issues and provide expert recommendations to address identified areas of concern
Oversee the enhancement of the enterprise Crisis Management, Incident Response, and Business Resiliency Programs
Lead responsible AI governance initiatives, aligning with regulatory guidance and member expectations
Manage and provide developmental leadership for staff in support of the Information Security function
Perform all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Risk Officer or Board of Directors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or related field
Professional certifications in information security (CISSP, CISM, C|CISO, CRISC, CISA)
10+ years of information security experience in increasingly responsible roles
Excellent knowledge of information security technology, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), cryptography, artificial intelligence (AI) and anti-malware
Extensive experience in application risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, network security, endpoint security, and application security
Candidate must be well-organized, efficient, and able to work independently with multiple projects
Credible communicator and collaborator with regulators, all levels of management, staff, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee members
Must possess outstanding oral and written communication skills to prepare reports and discuss findings and recommendations with management
Must have well developed change management skills; be effective in working across organizational boundaries to build a case for changes, and to execute on the change plan - from strategy through ongoing operation and process improvement
Experienced in, and able to formulate, the cost effectiveness benefit of security initiatives in the context of overall business risk mitigation and the company's operational objectives
Must have ability to compare, contrast and prioritize among alternative approaches to meet those objectives
An excellent understanding of security and privacy regulations, such as those implemented under the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), and international privacy laws required, along with a thorough understanding of security and auditing standards such as ISO 27000, Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT), relevant National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, and the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS)
Successful candidates should possess the following competencies: Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Interactive Communications, Relationship Building, Results Management
Comply with all Credit Union policies and procedures including those related to Bank Secrecy Act regulations
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or related field
Supervisory experience managing cross-functional teams to embed trust and security into the culture of the organization
Prior CISO, VP of Security, or equivalent leadership role
Financial institution experience
Passionate about advancing AI-enabled security and fraud detection as differentiators in banking
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program and MyAdvocate
Supplemental Insurance or Voluntary Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Vacation, Holidays and Personal Time Off
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Pre-tax Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Benefit Choice Program
Health Reward Dollars
Discount on Gym Reimbursement and Identity Theft Programs
Legal Services
Company
Delta Community Credit Union
Delta Community Credit Union is a finance company that focuses on auto and home loans, personal, business, investment and insurance plans.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hank Halter
Chief Executive Officer
Abdul Hussain
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
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